Mounting Wooden Mantle On Brick Wall

Drive the screws through the pilot holes you previously drilled in step 4.

Mounting wooden mantle on brick wall. For stone or brick walls insert the lag bolts sleeves into the pilot holes then drive the lag bolts into the sleeves with a lag screwdriver. Slide the wood bit into one of the holes in the brick until the bit touches the wood. Make sure the lower edge of the mantel will not be less than six inches from the upper. This needs to be done with amasonry bit as other bits will be eaten and dulled by the brick if you tried to use them.

Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height. A 10 mantel should have 6 67 deep holes. For drywall use a hammer to tap a wall anchor into each pilot hole not entering a wall stud.

Pearl mantels berkley 62 in. Measure carefully and drill corresponding holes for the wood mantel. Drive 2 inch screws through each pilot hole to hold the mantel in place. You ll need to hold the piece of wood in place until the glue is dry or you can also use masonry nails to hold the wood in place.

If you re attaching the mantel to a conventional wood stud wall use 3 inch decking screws instead of concrete screws. Freestanding wood mantel in smooth white model ashfsmk w 338 87 338 87. Place marks on the grout line every 16. Install the mantel photo by kolin smith.

Push the wooden mantel carefully into place using wood glue for extra support. Wrap a piece of masking tape around the bit three inches from the brick to serve as a depth gauge. Remove the old mantel. Likewise you want the rods to penetrate about 2 3rds of the depth of the fireplace mantel.

Mdf white full surround mantel model 520 48 243 08 243 08. Fasten the cleat to the brick with 2 inch concrete screws. Measure from the surface of the hearth and make a small mark on the brick at the height you want the shelf. Caulk the seam and allow time to dry before using.

Add support by drilling holes for lag shields then install lag bolts into the brick. When applying the glue simply pace glue onto the wood surface in beads and then stick the wood to the brick. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Drive 1 2in lag screws through each of the studs.

In general it is good to have the support rods go completely though the backing studs. Attach the side cleats in the same manner. Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor.

Secure the mounting bracket to the wall.